Summary:
The High Technical Elementary Explorer District in San Diego contains a single elementary school, High Technical Elementary Explorer, serving 386 students in grades K-5.
This school shows a clear strength in English Language Arts, where students outperform state averages across all grade levels, with third graders performing particularly well. However, math and science scores are below state averages, with a noticeable drop in math proficiency between 4th and 5th grade. The school has shown positive momentum, improving its statewide ranking and earning a 3-star rating for the current year.
With a student-teacher ratio and per-student spending near state norms, the school serves a population where about 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. While chronic absenteeism is slightly above average, the consistent improvement in overall ranking suggests effective systems are in place. For parents, the school presents a profile of solid literacy instruction and recent improvement, with a clear opportunity for growth in mathematics, especially in the upper grades.
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